Summary
The successful candidate will be working alongside our team of qualified and student veterinary nurses to provide a high standard of care for our clients and hospital patients. Our VCAs see an exciting and varied caseload and have the opportunity to continually develop their skills supporting the team in surgical, medical and emergency nursing.
Wage
£15,704 a year
Training course
Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
Hours
The role is full time, based on 40 hours per week including. Shifts between the hours of 8am and 6.30pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 7 April
Duration
1 year 2 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* As an IVC Evidensia apprenticeship veterinary care assistant, you will be allocated a supervisor within the practice who will be responsible for supporting you in your training.
* You will be trained by the practice and by a VCA training provider, ensuring you learn the most current theory and practical skills.
* You will carry out daily tasks commensurate with the level of training and competency and the training syllabus.
Where you’ll work
Overton
Towcester Road
Maids Moreton
Buckinghamshire
MK18 1RE
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE COLLEGE OF ANIMAL WELFARE LIMITED
Your training course
Animal care and welfare assistant (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
* Upon finishing, you will become a qualified Veterinary Care Assistant.
* The location of the apprenticeship will be at The Vet Centre Ltd, which is located at Maids Moreton, Buckingham MK18 1RE & Pottersbury, Towcester NN127QN. You will mainly be based at Maids Moreton to begin with.
* One day a week will be dedicated to apprenticeship training at college or on line, and the remaining will be in practice carrying out veterinary care assistant related tasks.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English Language (grade A*-C or 9-4)
* Mathematics (grade A*-C or 9-4)
* Science (grade A*-C or 9-4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Customer care skills
* Hardworking
* Reliable
* Confident
* Interest in Animals
* Interest in Vet Nursing
* Interpersonal skills
* Animal Handling
* Independent work
* Work under direction
Other requirements
There may be shift patterns that you will be required to follow. These may vary day to day or weekly.